Social Care Assistant, Sunnybrae Centre Full Time

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ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE
Health and Community Care – Sunnybrae Centre

Social Care Assistant

37 hours per week, Shift working over 7 days
Permanent
£24,339 – £25,591 (including shift allowance and Distant Islands Allowance)

We are seeking to recruit someone who is highly motivated towards providing high quality services to older people in our Very Sheltered Housing complex. You will be required to undertake tasks as delegated by senior staff, but also need to be able to use your own initiative at times. The post requires adherence to Care Standards and Codes of Practice as well as a positive attitude towards optimum fulfilment of older people’s lives.

Previous experience in social care is highly desirable. You should hold an SVQ2 in Health & Social Care, or other relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC as a Support Worker in a Housing Support Service with Care at Home for adults, or be able to achieve this within 5 years of appointment. You must also register with SSSC within 6 months of appointment.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Inga Wilson, Registered Manager or Inez Thomson, Care Co-ordinator, on 01856 875736.

Closing Date: Sunday 14 August 2022

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.